Printable cannabinoid and terpene compositions

ABSTRACT

This disclosure relates to new printable cannabinoid and terpene compositions, and method for making and using the same. Inkjet printer technology is used to dose precise amounts of purified cannabinoids such that a user may select the type of effect desired and in the amount they want. Various methods include inhaling and ingesting through the use of different substrates.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is being filed under 35 U.S.C. 371 and is the NationalStage of International Application No. PCT/US2016/065455 filed Dec. 7,2016, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 to U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 62/349,932 filed Aug. 2, 2016; 62/354,463 filed Jun. 24,2016; 62/348,114 filed Jun. 9, 2016; and 62/347,558 filed Jun. 8, 2016;and is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/055,499 filed Feb.26, 2016, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.62/264,281 filed Dec. 7, 2015, which are herein incorporated byreference in their entireties.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to the cannabis industry. In particular, thisdisclosure relates to using inkjet technology to print cannabinoidand/or terpene compositions onto substrates, ink compositions forprinting onto substrates, and methods for making and using printedsubstrates.

BACKGROUND

Inkjet technology is used in most everyday tasks. Inkjet printers areeasy to use, precise, and widely available. Most inkjet printers areused in the academic and work environment, printing reports, essays,spreadsheets, etc. However, inkjet technology is not limited to theprinting industry.

At a fundamental level, inkjet printers work by propelling droplets ofink onto a substrate. Meaning, inkjet printers are capable of printing anumber of different compositions on a number of different surfaces.Printing different “inks” onto different substrates allows for a widevariety of uses in a number of fields, e.g., the medical industry,culinary arts, textiles, etc.

One unique application is the creation of certain inks containingchemical positions. Inkjet printers are capable of quickly processingprecise dosages of chemical compositions onto a substrate of choice. Oneparticular area of interest is cannabinoids from cannabis.

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that include the species:Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis haslong been used for hemp fibers, seed and seed oils, medicinal purposes,and recreational purposes.

Cannabis is composed of 483 known chemical compounds, which includecannabinoids, terpenoids, flavonoids, nitrogenous compounds, aminoacids, proteins, glycoproteins, enzymes, sugars and related compounds,hydrocarbons, simple alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, simple acids, fattyacids, simple esters, lactones, steroids, terpenes, non-cannabinoidphenols, vitamins, pigments, and elements.

Harvesting secondary compounds from a plant of genus cannabis typicallyrequires harvesting trichomes. Trichomes contain the largest amounts ofsecondary compounds, such as cannabinoids, like THC, CBN, CBC, CBGV,CBGVA, CBDV, CBCV, THCV, CBDVA, CBGA, CBCV, CBCVA CBL, CBG, CBD.

Trichomes come from the flowering parts of the cannabis plant. Theflowering stage varies from about 6 to 22 weeks, depending on the typeof cannabis plant. Cannabis indica plants are generally believed torequire shorter flowering times than Cannabis sativa plants. Duringflowering, unpollinated female plants produce buds containing sticky,white resin glands, aka trichomes.

Most extractions of cannabis aim to extract cannabinoids, particularlytetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC has many known effects includingrelieving pain, treating glaucoma, relieving nausea, and inducingvomiting during cancer treatments. THC's most well-known property is thepsychoactive effect that creates the “high” often associated withcannabis. However, each cannabinoid has their own effects and propertiesthat make them a compound of interest. Examples include, Cannabigerol(CBG), Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabinol (CBN),Cannabichromene (CBC), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Cannabigerovarin(CBGV), and Cannabigerovarinic Acid (CBGVA).

Cannabinoids are difficult to prescribe because people react tocannabinoids differently. Also, most doses of cannabinoids are in fixedamounts, e.g., 5 mg, 25 mg, 100 mg, etc., making it difficult toprescribe. Besides ingestion, the most common method is smoking. Smokingposes a number of difficulties. First, is the unpredictability of thedosage of cannabinoids since most methods involve burning cannabis. Thesame mass of cannabis will have different levels of cannabinoidscompared to other plants of the same mass because of different species,strains, age, etc. Second, inhaling smoke is not healthy and can pose anumber of different health problems.

There exists a need for compositions comprising new combinations ofpurified cannabinoids for either ingestion or inhalation. There alsoexists a particular need for compositions providing one or more purifiedcannabinoids in combination with a purified terpene. Furthermore, thereexists a need to provide precise amounts of one or more purifiedcannabinoids with or without one or more purified terpenes. There existsa need to supply these compounds as layered compositions on inertsubstrates for either administering orally or via inhalation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Disclosed herein are new printable compositions and ink compositionscomprising a purified cannabinoid and/or a purified terpene.

Disclosed herein are new methods for making a cannabinoid and/or terpenecomposition having precise dosages. In one embodiment, the compositionis ingested. In one embodiment, the composition is inhaled.

Disclosed herein are new printable compositions comprising more than onepurified cannabinoid and with more than one purified terpene. In oneembodiment, the compositions are printed onto a digestible substrate. Inone embodiment, the compositions are printed onto a burnable substrate.

Disclosed herein are new methods of printing precise amounts of apurified cannabinoid and/or a purified terpene onto a substrate.

Disclosed herein are new compositions printed with an inkjet printercomprising:

a purified cannabinoid;

a purified terpene;

an excipient;

a solvent; and

a substrate.

As used herein, the term “purified” means isolated from the plant (e.g.,by using chromatography, distillation, extractions, or similartechnique) resulting in a greater than 60% purity. In some embodiments,the “purified” compositions disclosed herein are greater than 70%purity. In some embodiments, the “purified” compositions disclosedherein are greater than 80% purity. In some embodiments, the “purified”compositions disclosed herein are greater than 90% purity.

As used herein, the term “cannabinoid” means an organic substanceisolated from a cannabis plant acting upon a cannabinoid receptor or aderivative thereof, or a structurally similar substance. Within thecontext of this disclosure, the term “cannabinoid” includes but is notlimited to phytocannabinoids. For example, the term cannabinoid includescannabinoid ligands such as agonists, partial agonists, inverseagonists, or antagonists, as demonstrated by binding studies andfunctional assays. In many examples, a cannabinoid can be identifiedbecause its chemical name will include the text string “*cannabi*” inthe name. Within the context of this disclosure, where reference is madeto a particular cannabinoid, each of the acid and/or decarboxylatedforms and/or varying forms are contemplated as both single molecules andmixtures.

Examples of cannabinoids within the context of this disclosure includeany of the following molecules, their derivatives, salts, or analogs:Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA),Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Tetrahydrocannabivarin Carboxylic Acid(THCVA), Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabichromenic Acid (CBCA),Cannabichromevarinic Acid (CBCVA), Cannabivarichromene (CBCV),Cannabichromanon (CBCN), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA),Cannabidivarinic Acid (CBDVA), Cannabielsoin (CBE), Cannabidivarin(CBDV), Cannbifuran (CBF), Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabigerolic Acid(CBGA), Cannabigerovarin (CBGV), Cannabigerovarinic Acid (CBGVA),Cannabicyclol (CBL), Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabinodiol (CBND),Cannabitriol (CBT), and Cannabivarin (CBV). These are merely examplesand are not meant to be limiting. As used herein, the term “excipient”means a natural or synthetic substance acting as a filler formulatedwith other compositions (e.g., active ingredients), such that thecompositions are combined in the correct proportions of activeingredients while also achieving a particular volume, mass, or any othermeasurement.

As used herein, the term “solvent” means a substance that dissolves asolute (a chemically different liquid, solid or gas), resulting in asolution. In one embodiment, a solvent is a liquid. In one embodiment, asolvent is a gas. In one embodiment, a solvent is a solid.

As used herein, the term “substrate” refers to a solid surface. Withinthe context of this disclosure, a substrate is capable of receiving oneor more compositions via deposition, such as printing a composition ontoa substrate. The substrate may receive one or more deposits of one ormore compositions, forming homogenous layers or heterogeneous layers,optionally having distinct layers of different compositions.

In one embodiment the purified cannabinoid is chosen from CannabigerolicAcid (CBGA), Cannabigerolic Acid monomethylether (CBGAM), Cannabigerol(CBG), Cannabigerol monomethylether (CBGM), Cannabigerovarinic Acid(CBGVA), Cannabigerovarin (CBGV), Cannabichromenic Acid (CBCA),Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabichromevarinic Acid (CBCVA),Cannabichromevarin (CBCV), Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA), Cannabidiol (CBD),Cannabidiol monomethylether (CBDM), Cannabidiol-C4 (CBD-C4),Cannabidivarinic Acid (CBDVA), Cannabidivarin (CBDV), Cannabidiorcol(CBD-C1), Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid A (THCA-A), Tetrahydrocannabinolicacid B (THCA-B), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Tetrahydrocannabinolic acidC4 (THCA-C4), Tetrahydrocannbinol C4 (THC-C4), Tetrahydrocannabivarinicacid (THCVA), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Tetrahydrocannabiorcolicacid (THCA-C 1), Tetrahydrocannabiorcol (THC-C 1),Delta-7-cis-iso-tetrahydrocannabivarin, Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid(Δ8-THCA), Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC), Cannabicyclolic acid(CBLA), Cannabicyclol (CBL), Cannabicyclovarin (CBLV), Cannabielsoicacid A (CBEA-A), Cannabielsoic acid B (CBEA-B), Cannabielsoin (CBE),Cannabinolic acid (CBNA), Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabinol methylether(CBNM), Cannabinol-C4 (CBN-C4), Cannabivarin (CBV), Cannabino-C2(CBN-C2), Cannabiorcol (CBN-C1), Cannabinodiol (CBND), Cannabinodivarin(CBDV), Cannabitriol (CBT),10-Ethoxy-9-hydroxy-Δ6a-tetrahydrocannabinol, 8,9-Dihydroxy-Δ6a(10a)-tetrahydrocannabinol (8,9-Di-OH-CBT-C5), Cannabitriolvarin (CBTV),Ethoxy-cannabitriolvarin (CBTVE), Dehydrocannabifuran (DCBF),Cannbifuran (CBF), Cannabichromanon (CBCN), Cannabicitran (CBT),10-Oxo-Δ6a(10 a)-tetrahydrocannabinol (OTHC),Δ9-cis-tetrahydrocannabinol (cis-THC), Cannabiripsol (CBR),3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-7-hydroxy-alpha-alpha-2-trimethyl-9-n-propyl-2,6-methano-2H-1-benzoxocin-5-methanol(OH-iso-HHCV), Trihydroxy-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (triOH-THC),Yangonin, Isocanabinoids, Epigallocatechin gallate, Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z,10 Z-tetraenoic acid isobutylamide, or Dodeca-2E,4E-dienoic acidisobutylamide.

In one embodiment the purified cannabinoid is chosen from THC, CBD, CBC,CBG, or THCV.

As used herein, the term “THC” refers to Tetrahydrocannabinol, which hasthe following structural formula:

THC is often characterized as having many medical effects includingrelieving pain, treating glaucoma, relieving nausea, and inducingvomiting during cancer treatments. THC is often noted for havingpsychoactive effects.

As used herein, the term CBD refers to Cannabidiol, which has thefollowing structural formula:

CBD is noted for being the second most abundant cannabinoid produced inplants of genus cannabis. CBD is often characterized as having manymedical applications including, but not limited to, inhibiting cancercells, suppressing inflammation, and suppressing seizures. CBD is oftendescribed as not having psychoactive effects.

As used herein, the term “CBC” refers to Cannabichromene, which has thefollowing structural formula:

CBC is often regarded for its anti-inflammatory and antiviralproperties. CBC has two known stereoisomers, either or both of which aredisclosed herein. CBC boils at 220 degree Celsius (428 degreeFahrenheit).

As used herein, the term “CBG” refers to Cannabigerol, which has thefollowing structural formula:

Decarboxylating CBGA with heat, light, etc. forms CBG.

As used herein, the term “THCV” refers to Tetrahydrocannabivarin, THV,THCv, THC-V, etc., which has the following structural formula:

THCV is a known analog of THC, wherein THCV has a propyl side chainwhere THC has a pentyl side chain. THCV is reported to suppressappetite, regulate blood sugar, and ease anxiety.

As used herein, the term “terpene” means an organic compound built on anisoprenoid structural scaffold or produced by combining isoprene units.Often, terpene molecules found in plants are aromatic molecules, havinga distinctive fragrance, such as alpha-pinene, which is often said tosmell like pine.

In one embodiment the purified terpene is chosen from 7,8-dihydroionone,Acetanisole, Acetic Acid, Acetyl Cedrene, Anethole, Anisole,Benzaldehyde, Bergamotene (α-cis-Bergamotene) (α-trans-Bergamotene),α-Bisabolol, β-Bisabolol, Bornyl acetate, Borneol, Butanoic, ButyricAcid, Cadinene (α-Cadinene) (γ-Cadinene), Cafestol, Caffeic acid,Camphene, Camphor, Capsaicin, Carene (Δ-3-Carene), Carotene, Carvacrol,Carvone, Dextro-Carvone, Laevo-Carvone, Caryophyllene (β-Caryophyllene),Caryophyllene oxide, Castoreum Absolute, Cedrene (α-Cedrene)(β-Cedrene), Cedrene Epoxide (α-Cedrene Epoxide), Cedrol, Cembrene,Chlorogenic Acid, Cinnamaldehyde (α-amyl-Cinnamaldehyde)(α-hexyl-Cinnamaldehyde), Cinnamic Acid, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellal,Citronellol, Cryptone, Curcumene (α-Curcumene) (γ-Curcumene),D-Limonene, Decanal, Dehydrovomifoliol, Diallyl Disulfide,Dihydroactinidiolide, Dimethyl Disulfide, Eicosane/Icosane, Elemene(β-Elemene), Estragole, Ethyl acetate, Ethyl Cinnamate, Ethyl maltol,Eucalyptol, Eudesmol (α-Eudesmol) (β-Eudesmol) (γ-Eudesmol), Eugenol,Euphol, Farnesene, Farnesol, Fenchol (β-Fenchol), Fenchone, Geraniol,Geranyl acetate, Germacrenes, Germacrene B, Guaia-1(10),11-diene,Guaiol, Guaiacol, Guaiene (α-Guaiene), Gurjunene (α-Gurjunene),Herniarin, Hexanaldehyde, Hexanoic Acid, Humulene (α-Humulene)(β-Humulene), Ionol (3-oxo-α-ionol) (β-Ionol), Ionone (α-Ionone)(β-Ionone), Ipsdienol, Isoamyl acetate, Isoamyl Alcohol, IsoamylFormate, Isoborneol, Isomyrcenol, Isopulegol, Isovaleric Acid, Isoprene,Kahweol, Lavandulol, Limonene, γ-Linolenic Acid, Linalool, Longifolene,α-Longipinene, Lycopene, Menthol, Methyl butyrate,3-Mercapto-2-Methylpentanal, Mercaptan/Thiols, β-Mercaptoethanol,Mercaptoacetic Acid, Allyl Mercaptan, Benzyl Mercaptan, Butyl Mercaptan,Ethyl Mercaptan, Methyl Mercaptan, Furfuryl Mercaptan, EthyleneMercaptan, Propyl Mercaptan, Thenyl Mercaptan, Methyl Salicylate,Methylbutenol, Methyl-2-Methylvalerate, Methyl Thiobutyrate, Myrcene(β-Myrcene), γ-Muurolene, Nepetalactone, Nerol, Nerolidol, Nerylacetate, Nonanaldehyde, Nonanoic Acid, Ocimene, Octanal, Octanoic Acid,P-cymene, Pentyl butyrate, Phellandrene, Phenylacetaldehyde,Phenylethanethiol, Phenylacetic Acid, Phytol, α-Pinene, β-Pinene,Propanethiol, Pristimerin, Pulegone, Quercetin, Retinol, Rutin,Sabinene, Sabinene Hydrate, cis-Sabinene Hydrate, trans-SabineneHydrate, Safranal, α-Selinene, α-Sinensal, β-Sinensal, β-Sitosterol,Squalene, Taxadiene, Terpin hydrate, Terpineol, Terpine-4-ol,α-Terpineol, α-Terpinene, γ-Terpinene, Terpinolene, Thiophenol, Thujone,Thymol, α-Tocopherol, Tonka Undecanone, Undecanal, Valencene,Valeraldehyde/Pentanal, Verdoxan, α-Ylangene, Umbelliferone, Valenceneor Vanillin.

In one embodiment the purified terpene is chosen from Pulegone,α-Humulene, α-Terpineol, Menthol, Laevo-Carvone, Caryophyllene-oxide,Borneol, Valencene, Guaiacol, β-Eudesmol, α-Bisabolol, Camphene,D-Limonene, Linalool, Terpineol-4-ol, Camphor, α-Pinene, β-Pinene,Terpinolene, Myrcene (β-Myrcene), β-Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol, p-Cymene,Fenchol (β-Fenchol), α-Cedrene, β-Eudesmol, Sabinene, Citronellal,Geraniol, Guaiol, Isoborenol, Elemene (β-Elemene), Bornyl acetate,Carene (Δ-3-Carene), Cedrol, Phytol, and Nerolidol.

In one embodiment, the compositions disclosed herein comprise a terpenechosen from linalool, humulene, or β-Pinene.

In one embodiment, the compositions disclosed herein comprise THC andlinalool.

As used herein, the term “pulegone” refers to a cyclic monoterpene withthe following structural formula:

Pulegone is often characterized as having a minty-camphor odor andflavor that is used in the candy industry. Pulegone is anacetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Thus, it stops the action of the proteinthat destroys acetylcholine, which is used by the brain to storememories. It may counteract THC's activity, which leads to lowacetylcholine levels.

As used herein, the term Humulene refers to either or both theα-Humulene and/or the β-Humulene isomers as pure forms or mixtures inany form. They are monocyclic sesquiterpene with an 11-membered ring.α-Humulene refers to the following structural formula:

α-Humulene (obsolete name: α-Caryophyllene) is often characterized ashaving an aroma that has been described as bitter, medium woody, andhoppy. α-Humulene has shown anti-inflammatory properties. Humulene isone of the essential oils made in the flowering cone of the hops plantHumulus lupulus. The concentration of humulene varies among differentvarieties of the plant but can be up to 40% of the essential oil ofnoble hops.

As used herein, the term “α-Terpineol” refers to a cyclic monoterpenealcohol with the following structural formula:

α-Terpineol is often characterized as having a lilac, citrus or appleblossom to lime odor. It is used extensively in the perfume industry.

As used herein, the term “menthol” refers to a cyclohexane with thefollowing structural formula:

Menthol is often characterized as having a very strong, cooling,mentholic, minty, peppermint aroma and flavor. It is obtained fromcornmint, peppermint or other mint oils. Menthol has local anestheticand counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minorthroat irritation. Menthol also acts as a weak kappa opioid receptoragonist. Menthol is responsible for the well-known cooling sensation itprovokes when inhaled, eaten, or applied to the skin. In this sense, itis similar to capsaicin, the chemical responsible for the spiciness ofhot chilies (which stimulates heat sensors, also without causing anactual change in temperature).

As used herein, the term “laevo-carvone” refers to the R-(-) enantiomerof carvone with the following structural formula:

Laevo-Carvone is often characterized as having a sweet, minty,herbaceous, spearmint odor. It is found in spearmint and kuromoji oils.It is used extensively in chewing gums and flavor oils such asspearmint, but is also used in spice and floral fragrances for airfresheners, perfumes, shampoos, deodorants, body wash, laundrydetergents, cosmetics and toothpaste.

As used herein, the term “caryophyllene oxide” refers a compound withthe following structural formula:

Caryophyllene oxide is often characterized as having a lemon balm odor.It has shown some effectiveness as an insecticidal/antifeedant and asbroad-spectrum antifungal in plant defense. Caryophyllene oxide has thedistinction of being the main component responsible for cannabisidentification by drug-sniffing dogs.

As used herein, “α-Bisabolol” refers to a monocyclic sesquiterpenealcohol with the following structural formula:

α-Bisabolol is often characterized as having a weak, tangy, fresh andclean, citrus, floral, sweet aroma with a peppery note, and is used invarious fragrances. It is the primary constituent (up to 50%) of theessential oil from German chamomile. It has shown anti-aging,anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, antibioticand anticancer activities.

As used herein, the term “borneol” refers to a compound having thefollowing structural formula:

Borneol is often characterized as having a smell much like the mentholaroma of camphor and is easily converted into it. In Chinese medicine,herbs containing borneol are recommended for fatigue and overstress.Borneol is considered a “calming sedative” in Chinese medicine. It isdirected for fatigue, recovery from illness and stress. It is found insmall quantities in many essential oils. Commercially it is derived fromArtemisia plants such as wormwood and some species of cinnamon.

As used herein, the term “valencene” refers to a compound of thefollowing structural formula:

Valencene is often characterized as being an aroma component of citrusfruit and citrus derived odorants.

As used herein, the term “guaiacol” refers to a compound of thefollowing structural formula:

Guaiacol is often characterized for its yellowish appearance and forbeing an aromatic oil.

As used herein, the term “β-Eudesmol” refers to a compound with thefollowing structural formula:

β-Eudesmol is often characterized as having a sweet, green, woody,yuzu-like aroma. It has shown some antioxidant, antimicrobial andanti-wood-decay fungal activities.

As used herein, the term “camphene” refers to a bicyclic monoterpenehaving the following structural formula:

Camphene is often characterized as having a pungent, herbal, fir needlesmell. Its odor has often been described as a camphoraceous, cooling,piney and woody with terpy nuances. It has citrus and green minty andgreen spicy notes. Camphene is used in fragrances and food additives. Itis a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine,cypress oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, andvalerian.

As used herein, the term “D-Limonene” refers to a compound of thestructural formula:

D-Limonene is often characterized as being a major component of oil fromcitrus rind and has a strong orange smell.

As used herein, the term “linalool” refers to a terpene alcohol that hasthe following structural formula:

Linalool is being tested for treatment of several types of cancer. It isalso a component of several sedating essential oils including lavenderoil, which is believed to possess antianxiety and sedative properties.In addition to being a compound that counters anxiety and mediatesstress, linalool is a strong anticonvulsant, and it also amplifiesserotonin-receptor transmission, conferring an antidepressant effect.Applied topically, linalool can heal acne and skin burns withoutscarring. Strains that are high in linalool may be particularlybeneficial for patients who experience insomnia due to their sedatingeffects.

As used herein, the term “terpinen-4-ol” refers to the isomer ofterpineol that has the following structural formula:

Terpinen-4-ol is often characterized as having a pleasantly herbaceous,peppery, woody odor and is used in commercial fragrances. Terpinen-4-olis used in fragrances for spice types. It is considered the primaryactive ingredient of tea tree oil. It is the compound of highestconcentration in the essential oil of nutmeg. It also occurs in oil ofcypress, juniper berry, Ceylon cardamom, marjoram, thyme, and a fewothers. It has been shown to act as an AChE inhibitor and as anantibiotic.

As used herein, the term “camphor” refers to a compound with thefollowing structural formula:

Camphor is often characterized as having a strong, penetrating,persistent odor. It is used as a flavor and fragrance agent in chewinggum and hard candy.

As used herein, the term “α-Pinene” refers to a bicyclic monoterpenewith the following structural formula:

α-Pinene is often associated with the familiar odor associated with pinetrees and their resins. It is a major component in turpentine and isfound in many other plant essential oils in noticeable amounts includingrosemary, sage, eucalyptus and many others.

As used herein, the term “β-Pinene” refers to a monoterpene with thefollowing structural formula:

β-Pinene is often characterized as having a woody-green pine-like smell.β-Pinene is one of the most abundant compounds released by forest trees.It is one of the two isomers of pinene (the other being α-Pinene) and itshares similar properties.

As used herein, the term “terpinolene” refers to a cyclic monoterpenewith an isoprene group that has the following structural formula:

Terpinolene is often characterized as having a medium strength, herbalaroma that has been described as fresh, woody, sweet and piney with ahint of citrus. Its flavor is a sweet, woody, terpy, lemon and lime-likewith a slight herbal and floral nuance. It is used as a flavor andfragrance agent. Terpinolene is also known as “δ-Terpinene”.

As used herein, the term “Myrcene (β-Myrcene)” refers to a monoterpenewith the following structural formula:

Myrcene is often characterized as the most prevalent terpene found inmost varieties of cannabis but it is not found in hemp. It is present insignificant concentrations in cannabis resin itself. It is also found inmango, hops, lemon grass, East Indian bay tree, and verbena. Because ofits appealing fragrance, myrcene is used extensively in the perfumeindustry.

As used herein, the term “β-Caryophyllene” refers to a bicyclicsesquiterpene with the following structural formula:

β-Caryophyllene is often characterized as having a sweet, woody and dryclove odor and has a peppery, spicy with camphor and astringent citrusbackgrounds. It is a major terpene found in black pepper, clove andcotton. It is often found in smaller percentages in many other green,leafy vegetables, herbs, and spices. Caryophyllene contributes to blackpepper's spiciness. Caryophyllene oil is also used industrially toenhance tobacco flavor.

As used herein, the term “Eucalyptol” refers to a cyclic ether andmonoterpenoid that has the following structural formula:

Eucalyptol, also referred to as “1,8-Cineole,” is often characterized ashaving a camphor-minty odor of eucalyptus. In fact, it is the mainingredient in oil of eucalyptus. It is also found in other fragrantplants.

As used herein, the term “p-cymene” refers to a compound with thefollowing structural formula:

p-Cymene is often characterized as having a musty tang of terpenes withan orange to carrot odor, although synthetic p-Cymene can have aturpentine-like odor. p-Cymene is a constituent of a number of essentialoils, most commonly the oils of cumin and thyme.

As used herein, the term “Fenchol (β-Fenchol)” refers to the isomer ofborneol with the following structural formula:

Fenchol (β-Fenchol) is often characterized as having the scent of basil.

As used herein, the term “nerolidol” refers to a sesquiterpene with thechemical formula C₁₅H₂₆O. Nerolidol can exist in either of the cis- ortrans-isomers. The trans-isomer has the following structural formula:

The cis-isomer has the following structural formula:

Within the context of this disclosure, the term “nerolidol” means eitheror both of the cis- and/or trans-isomers, including mixtures in anyproportion. Nerolidol is often characterized as having a mild, delicateodor that is floral, apple, rose, green and citrus-like with woody, waxynuances. It can be found in ginger, niaouli and citronella. It ispresent as a low-level component in orange and other citrus peels. It isused as a flavor and fragrance agent. Its flavor has been described asgreen, floral and woody with fruity-citrus and melon nuances.

As used herein, the term “α-Cedrene” refers to a compound having thefollowing structural formula:

α-Cedrene is often characterized as having a medium strength, woody,sweet, fresh aroma of cedar. It is used in bakery items, sherbet andsorbet. It is a major component in the essential oil of cedar.

As used herein, the term “sabinene” refers to a bicyclic monoterpenethat has the following structural formula enantiomers:

Sabinene is often characterized as having a medium strength, warm,oily-peppery, woody, herbaceous, and spicy pine odor with citrus notes.As a flavoring it is oily, citrus and tropical fruity. It is found inoak trees, tea tree oil, black pepper and is a major constituent ofcarrot seed oil.

As used herein, the term “citronellal” refers to a monoterpenoid thathas the following structural formula:

Citronellal is a major component, making up to 80% of the leaf oil fromKaffir lime leaves and is the compound responsible for itscharacteristic lime aroma.

As used herein, the term “geraniol” refers to a monoterpenoid that hasthe following structural formula:

Geraniol is often characterized as having a medium strength, floral,sweet, rosy, fruity odor with citrus to citronella-like odor nuances.Its flavor is floral, rosy, waxy and perfume-like with a fruitypeach-like nuance. It is used as a flavor and fragrance agent. It isused in flavors such as peach, raspberry, grapefruit, red apple, plum,lime, orange, lemon, watermelon, pineapple, and blueberry. It is alsoused for cosmetic as a perfuming agent. Geraniol is a naturalantioxidant.

As used herein, the term “Carene (Δ-3-Carene)” refers to a bicyclicmonoterpene that has the following structural formula:

Carene differs from camphor and camphene by having a double bound withinthe ring structure. Carene is often characterized as having a mediumstrength, sweet, pungent citrus odor. It is a constituent of pine andcedar resin but is found in many other plants including rosemary.

As used herein, the term “Guaiol” refers to a compound of the followingstructural formula:

Guaiol can often be found in the oil of guaiacum and cypress pine. Itcan yield a deep purple color when reacted with electrophilic brominereagents.

As used herein, the term “isoborneol” refers to an isomer of borneolwith the alcohol group in a different position with the followingstructural formula:

Isoborneol is often characterized as having a camphoraceous, sweet &musty, India ink-like aroma. It has shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatoryand some limited antimicrobial properties. It is used as a flavor andfragrance agent for beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, andchewing gum.

As used herein, the term Elemene (β-Elemene) refers to a cyclicsesquiterpene that has the following structural formula:

Elemene is often characterized as having a medium strength, sweet aroma.The parenteral form of β-elemene elemene is isolated from Rhizomazedoariae, a type of ginger, although it is a volatile terpene found inbotanicals such as celery, mint, and it is prevalent in a variety ofmedicinal plants.

As used herein, the term “bornyl acetate” refers to an acetate that hasa borneol group with the following structural formula:

Bornyl acetate is often characterized as having a pine, camphoraceous,herbal, and balsamic odor.

As used herein, the term “cedrol” refers to a sesquiterpene alcoholhaving the following structural formula:

Cedrol is often characterized as having a very faint aroma that issweet, soft, dry and cedar woody. Cedrol is a major component of cedarwood oil. It is found in the essential oil of conifers, especially incypress and juniper. It has also been identified in Origanum onites, aplant related to oregano.

As used herein, the term “phytol” refers to diterpene alcohol with thefollowing structural formula:

Phytol is often characterized having a mild, light floral, balsamic,green jasmine, green tea type of aroma. It's been shown to preventVitamin A teratogenesis.

In one embodiment, the substrate used within the claimed invention is awater-soluble substrate. As used herein, the term “water solublesubstrate” means a substrate dissolvable in water or in an aqueoussubstance without affecting the active ingredients. Examples for thisdisclosure include, but are limited to, paper, sugar sheets, anddissolvable films. In one embodiment the substrate is an inertsubstrate.

In one embodiment, the substrate used within the claimed invention is aninert substrate. As used herein, the term “inert substrate” refers to asubstrate that is chemically nonreactive. Examples of inert substrateswithin the context of this disclosure include, but are not limited to,sintered metals, sintered glass, controlled porous glass, carbonnanotubes, and zeolites. In one embodiment, the inert substrate isheatproof. In one embodiment the inert substrate is stable at elevatedtemperatures.

As used herein, the term “stable” means nonreactive to an appliedstimulus. For example, a substrate maintaining its shape without anywarping, bending, cracking; not combusting; not oxidizing; and/or notundergoing any chemical or other physical change during the period thatthe stimulus is applied. In one embodiment, the stimulus is heat. In oneembodiment, the stimulus is movement.

In one embodiment, “elevated temperatures” means temperatures of about100-200 C. In one embodiment, “elevated temperature” means temperaturesof about 200-300 C. In one embodiment, “elevated temperature” meanstemperatures of about 300-500 C. In one embodiment, “elevatedtemperature” means temperatures of about 500-1000 C.

Disclosed herein are new printable ink compositions comprising:

a purified cannabinoid;

a purified terpene;

an excipient; and

a solvent.

Disclosed herein are new methods of making an ingestible cannabinoidcomposition comprising:

printing a composition comprising a purified cannabinoid onto asubstrate.

As used herein, the term “ingestible cannabinoid” means a cannabinoidconsumable by a person by the traditional oral route. In one embodiment,an ingestible cannabinoid is an edible. In one embodiment, an ingestiblecannabinoid is a tea. In one embodiment, an ingestible cannabinoid is anoil.

Disclosed here is a new method of making consistently dosed printedcannabinoid formulations comprising:

preparing a bulk standard printable ink composition comprising apurified cannabinoid, a purified terpene, an excipient, and a solvent;and

printing the printable ink composition onto a plurality of substrates.

As used herein, the term “consistently dosed” means to havesubstantially the same amount of active ingredient or active ingredientsdispersed on each substrate. In one embodiment, “consistently dosed”means the difference between doses having substantially the same amountof active ingredient is +/−0.01 mg up to 5 mg. In one embodiment, thedifference between doses having substantially the same amount of activeingredient is +/−0.05 mg up to 1 mg. In one embodiment, the differencebetween doses having substantially the same amount of active ingredientis +/−0.1 mg up to 2.5 mg.

As used herein, the term “bulk standard” means a large scale portion ofink, having a relatively large amount of active ingredient or activeingredients and/or non-active ingredient, providing a uniformlyconsistent ratio of active ingredient to mass and/or volume.

As used herein, the term “plurality of substrates” means more than onesubstrate of any type or combinations of different substrates.

Disclosed herein is a new method of consistently dosing cannabinoids inthe vapor phase comprising:

preparing a printable ink composition comprising a purified cannabinoid,an excipient, and a solvent;

printing the printable ink composition onto a plurality of substrates;and

heating one or more substrates to a vaporization temperature of thepurified cannabinoid.

As used herein, the term “vapor phase” means the gas phase of asubstance.

As used herein, the term “vaporization temperature” means thetemperature at which a substance begins to enter the gas phase.

Disclosed herein is a new method of consistently dosing terpenes in thevapor phase comprising:

preparing a printable ink composition comprising a purified terpene, anexcipient, and a solvent; and

printing the printable ink composition onto a plurality of substrates;and

heating one or more substrates to the vaporization temperature of thepurified terpene.

In one embodiment, method of consistently dosing a cannabinoid and/or aterpene via the vapor phase comprises:

preparing a printable ink composition comprising a purified cannabinoid,a purified terpene, an excipient, and a solvent;

printing the printable ink composition onto a plurality of substrates;and

heating one or more substrates to the vaporization temperature of thepurified cannabinoid and purified terpene.

In one embodiment, the method of consistently dosing a cannabinoidand/or terpene comprises of:

printing a first layer of a compound chosen from a purified cannabinoidor a purified terpene onto a substrate; and

printing a second layer of a compound chosen from a purified cannabinoidor a purified terpene onto the first layer.

As used herein, the terms “layer” means a single thickness of asubstance covering a surface. Within the context of this disclosure, alayer refers to an ink composition printed onto a substrate in a singlethickness. Then, either the same or different ink composition is printedon top of the previous layer in either the same or different thicknesscreating varying layers of compositions.

In one embodiment, the methods disclosed herein comprise printing ontothe second layer, a third layer of a compound chosen from a purifiedcannabinoid, flavonoid, or a purified terpene.

As used herein, the term “flavonoid” means compound having 15 carbonatoms, with two phenyl rings, and at least one heterocyclic ring.

Disclosed herein is a new composition printed with an inkjet printercomprising:

a cannabinoid;

a terpene;

an excipient;

a solvent; and

a substrate.

In one embodiment the methods disclosed herein comprise:

printing a first layer of a compound chosen from a purified cannabinoidor a purified terpene onto a substrate; and

printing a second layer of a compound chosen from a purifiedcannabinoid, an absorption enhancer, or a purified terpene onto thefirst layer.

As used herein, the term “absorption enhancer” means a substance helpingthe active ingredient or active ingredients be taken in the body morereadily. Within the context of this invention, the term “absorptionenhancer” includes compounds for oral and/or transmucosal absorptionenhancement. Some examples of absorption enhancers are described in“Absorption Enhancers: Applications and Advances,” The AAPS Journal,Vol. 14, No. 1, March 2012.

In one embodiment the disclosed method comprises printing a third layerof a compound chosen from a purified cannabinoid, flavonoid, anabsorption enhancer, or a purified terpene onto the second layer.

Disclosed herein is a new method of making an ingestible cannabinoidcomposition comprising:

printing a cannabinoid extract onto a substrate.

As used herein, the term “cannabinoid extract” means a solution where asolvent was used to separate the active ingredient from the cannabisplant. In one embodiment, the active ingredient is a secondary compound.In one embodiment, the secondary compound is a cannabinoid. In oneembodiment, the cannabinoid is THC. In one embodiment, the cannabinoidis CBC. In one embodiment, the cannabinoid is CBD. In one embodiment,the cannabinoid is CBG. In one embodiment, the cannabinoid is THCV.

Although the disclosed invention has been described with reference tovarious exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that theseembodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applicationsof the present invention. Those having skill in the art would recognizethat various modifications to the exemplary embodiments may be made,without departing from the scope of the invention.

Moreover, it should be understood that various features and/orcharacteristics of differing embodiments herein might be combined withone another. It is therefore to be understood that numerousmodifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that otherarrangements may be devised without departing from the scope of theinvention.

Furthermore, other embodiments of the invention will be apparent tothose skilled in the art from consideration of the specification andpractice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that thespecification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a scopeand spirit being indicated by the claims.

Finally, it is noted that, as used in this specification and theappended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the,” include pluralreferents unless expressly and unequivocally limited to one referent,and vice versa. As used herein, the term “include” or “comprising” andits grammatical variants are intended to be non-limiting, such thatrecitation of an item or items is not to the exclusion of other likeitems that can be substituted or added to the recited item(s).

EXAMPLES Example 1

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available inkjet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 2

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available inkjet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 3

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 4

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified humulene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified humulene was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified humulene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%humulene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 5

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified humulene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified humulene is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified humulene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%humulene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 6

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified humulene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified humulene was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified humulene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%humulene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 7

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of CBG per individual dose.

Example 8

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of CBG per individual dose.

Example 9

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of CBG per individual dose.

Example 10

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBC, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBC was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBC and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBC by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of CBC per individual dose.

Example 11

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBC, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBC is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBC and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of CBC per individual dose.

Example 12

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBC, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBC was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBC and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising og 70% CBC by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of CBC per individual dose.

Example 13

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified β-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified β-Pinene was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified β-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%β-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 14

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified β-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified β-Pinene is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified β-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%β-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 15

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified THC, purified β-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified THC was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified β-Pinene was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified THC and 3.0 mL of purified β-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% THC by weight and 3%β-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of THC per individual dose.

Example 16

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified humulene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified humulene was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified humulene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%humulene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of CBG per individual dose.

Example 17

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified humulene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified humulene is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified humulene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%humulene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of CBG per individual dose.

Example 18

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified humulene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC. Purifiedhumulene was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified humulene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%humulene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of CBG per individual dose.

Example 19

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto provide an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 10mg+/−1 mg of CBD per individual dose.

Example 20

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD is used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool is used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 100mg+/−5 mg of CBD per individual dose.

Example 21

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified linalool,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD was used at≥70% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified linalool was used at≥80% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified linalool are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%linalool by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 1mg+/−0.01 mg of CBD per individual dose.

Example 22

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified β-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified β-Pinene was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified β-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%β-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 25mg+/−2.5mg of CBD per individual dose.

Example 23

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified β-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD was used at≥65% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified β-Pinene was used at≥75% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified β-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%β-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The ink was loaded into an ink cartridge for a commercially availableink-jet printer. The composition was then printed onto water-solublepaper in a single layer in a continuous pattern such that the entireprintable area is covered. The substrate was then moved to anotherprinter with the ink of Example 1. A layer of THC/linalool is made bythe same method of Example 1. The substrate was then divided intoindividual 35 mg (10 mg of THC and 25 mg of CBD) doses.

Example 24

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBC, purified caryophylleneoxide, glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBC was used at≥65% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified caryophyllene oxide was used at≥75% purity as determined byHPLC.

70 mL of purified CBC and 3.0 mL of purified caryophyllene oxide arecombined with 7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg ofpolyvinylpyrrolidone to make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBC byweight and 3% caryophyllene oxide by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water should only beadded in small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain aviscosity of 10 mPa·s.

The ink was loaded into an ink cartridge for a commercially availableink-jet printer. The composition was then printed onto a sintered glassof 1 mm thickness and 5 mm×5 mm in a single layer in a continuouspattern such that the entire area is covered. The ink was then moved toa printer with the ink of Example 2. Then a layer of THC/linalool wasmade using the same method of Example 2. The glass was then used in avaporizer and heated to create an inhalable vapor.

Example 25

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBC, purified α-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBC was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified α-Pinene was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC. 70 mL ofpurified CBC and 3.0 mL of purified α-Pinene are combined with 7.0 mL ofglycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidone to makean ink composition comprising of 70% CBC by weight and 3% α-Pinene byweight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 25mg+/−2.5 mg of CBC per individual dose.

Example 26

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified α-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG was used at≥65% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified α-Pinene was used at≥75% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified α-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG by weight and 3%α-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was added insmall increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of 10mPa·s.

The ink was loaded into an ink cartridge for a commercially availableink-jet printer. The composition was then printed onto water-solublepaper in a single layer in a continuous pattern such that the entireprintable area is covered. The substrate was then moved to anotherprinter with the ink of Example 1. A layer of THC/linalool was made bythe same method of Example 1. The substrate was then divided intoindividual 35 mg (10 mg of THC and 25 mg of CBG) doses.

Example 27

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBG, purified caryophylleneoxide, glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBG was used at≥65% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified caryophyllene oxide was used at≥75% purity as determined byHPLC.

70 mL of purified CBG and 3.0 mL of purified caryophyllene oxide arecombined with 7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg ofpolyvinylpyrrolidone to make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBG byweight and 3% caryophyllene oxide by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The ink was loaded into an ink cartridge for a commercially availableink-jet printer. The composition was then printed onto a sintered glassof 1 mm thickness and 5 mm×5 mm in a single layer in a continuouspattern such that the entire area is covered. The ink was then moved toa printer with the ink of Example 2. Then a layer of THC/linalool wasmade using the same method of Example 2. The glass was used in avaporizer and heated to create an inhalable vapor.

Example 28

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified α-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD was used at≥50% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified α-Pinene was used at≥60% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified α-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%α-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The prepared ink composition was weighed and loaded into an inkcartridge for a commercially available ink-jet printer. The compositionwas then printed onto water-soluble paper in a single layer in acontinuous pattern such that substantially all of the printable area wascovered. The paper was then divided into individual doses having 25mg+/−2.5mg of CBD per individual dose.

Example 29

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBD, purified α-Pinene,glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBD was used at≥65% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified α-Pinene was used at≥75% purity as determined by HPLC.

70 mL of purified CBD and 3.0 mL of purified α-Pinene are combined with7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg of polyvinylpyrrolidoneto make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBD by weight and 3%α-Pinene by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The ink was loaded into an ink cartridge for a commercially availableink-jet printer. The composition was then printed onto water-solublepaper in a single layer in a continuous pattern such that the entireprintable area is covered. The substrate was then moved to anotherprinter with the ink of Example 1. A layer of THC/linalool was made bythe same method of Example 1. The substrate was then divided intoindividual 35 mg (10 mg of THC and 25 mg of CBD) doses.

Example 30

To prepare a bulk standard of ink, purified CBC, purified caryophylleneoxide, glycerin, ethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and water are combined.

Purified CBC was used at≥65% purity as determined by HPLC.

Purified caryophyllene oxide was used at≥75% purity as determined byHPLC.

70 mL of purified CBC and 3.0 mL of purified caryophyllene oxide arecombined with 7.0 mL of glycerin, 20 mL of ethanol, and 100 mg ofpolyvinylpyrrolidone to make an ink composition comprising of 70% CBC byweight and 3% caryophyllene oxide by weight.

The ink composition was well mixed such that all the compounds werehomogeneously dispersed within the ink composition. Water was only addedin small increments (less than 5 mL at a time) to obtain a viscosity of10 mPa·s.

The ink was loaded into an ink cartridge for a commercially availableink-jet printer. The composition was printed onto a sintered glass of 1mm thickness and 5 mm×5 mm in a single layer in a continuous patternsuch that the entire area is covered. The ink was then moved to aprinter with the ink of Example 4. Then a layer of THC/humulene was madeusing the same method of Example 4. The glass was then placed in avaporizer and heated to create an inhalable vapor.

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 19. A printable ink composition, comprising: a purifiedcannabinoid, wherein the purified cannabinoid is chosen fromTetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabichromene (CBC),Cannabigerol (CBG), or Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV); an excipient; anda solvent, wherein the solvent is one or more of water, glycerin,ethanol and polyvinylpyrrolidone.
 20. The printable ink composition ofclaim 19, which has a viscosity of about 10 mPa·s.
 21. The printable inkcomposition of claim 19, wherein, when printed on a substrate by aninkjet printer, the printable ink composition is capable of providingconsistently dosed substrates of the purified cannabinoid.
 22. Theprintable ink composition of claim 21, wherein the printable inkcomposition is capable of providing consistently dosed substrates whenprinted in a single layer.
 23. The printable ink composition of claim21, wherein the substrate is a solid surface.
 24. The printable inkcomposition of claim 21, wherein the substrate is a water solublesubstrate.
 25. The printable ink composition of claim 21, wherein thesubstrate is an inert substrate.
 26. The printable ink composition ofclaim 25, wherein the inert substrate is stable at elevatedtemperatures.
 27. The printable ink composition of claim 19, wherein thepurified cannabinoid is THC.
 28. The printable ink composition of claim19, wherein the purified cannabinoid is CBD.
 29. A product comprising:a) a printed ink, wherein the printed ink is from a printable inkcomposition comprising: a purified cannabinoid, wherein the purifiedcannabinoid is chosen from THC, CBD, CBC, CBG, or THCV; an excipient;and a solvent, wherein the solvent is one or more of water, glycerin,ethanol and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and b) a substrate.
 30. The product ofclaim 29, wherein the substrate is a solid surface.
 31. The product ofclaim 29, wherein the substrate is a water soluble substrate.
 32. Theproduct of claim 29, wherein the substrate is an inert substrate. 33.The product of claim 32, wherein the inert substrate is stable atelevated temperatures.
 34. The product of claim 29, wherein the purifiedcannabinoid is THC.
 35. The product of claim 29, wherein the purifiedcannabinoid is CBD.